President for a Day in Smithburgh
A nameless traveler narrates a comical Smithburgh visit on election eve two years ago. He is treated as a celebrity, feted by a gossipy crowd including the town’s officials, hosts, and an eager press, before learning his boots bore Franklin Pierce’s mark and realizing the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham Street
Smithburgh
Smithburghers
Nargred’ & Company
Pearl Street
Fulton
Smithburgher
Beil
Narured and Company
Iasmiine
Nuryred and Company
Bova
Gan
Hali
Thad
America
France
House of Nargred
Aljack
Mexico
Ship of State
New York
T- Sight
Unazjes
C. Flynn
Suithburgh
Arnis
Columbia
Smith
Franklin Pierce
The Mechanism of Genius and Its Hidden Work
An examination of genius and talent through Edison and Dickens, arguing that great works arise from persistent effort and constant revision. It contrasts heavenly inspiration with disciplined toil, citing writers like Poe, Dickens, and George Eliot to illustrate the labor behind celebrated creations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Minerva
Faye
Charles Dickens
England
George Eliot
Edgar A. Poe
Ike
Power
Madarh
Forster
Dickens
Switzerland
France
Prominent Notices From a Wandering Page
A jumble of items from a bygone era, referencing two gentlemen and a lady heading to the penitentiary, nickel mines in New Caledonia, legal rulings on liquor saloons in Pennsylvania, a young marriage in North Adams, and varied notes on Colby University student numbers, shipbuilding, and odd anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASL. Louis
New Caledonia
Jnglish
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Lower Court
Allegheny County
Gills
North Adams
Mass
No royal road to success through hard and enduring toil
The piece reflects on the vain pursuits and restless search for recognition. It argues that progress comes from steady planning and persistent work, not quick flashes of inspiration. It cites the writer’s habit of packing and rushing to London to seek ideas while also revising names and details, underscoring the prosaic path to fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster
London
Tvil
Puilie Ledger
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Yhun Benny
Alice
Lily
Taurry
Bucke
Baldwin
Smithburg
General Smith
Deacon Jones
Felow
Committee of Receplion
Davis
Squire Staples
Jackson
Topkins
Peterson
Betts
Dobson
McGuire
Jenkins
Lodges
Gir
Dr. Higginbatham
Ah. Higginbdétham
Tam
Sam
Concord
Davin
Mr. Dobson
Mr. Hodges
Ao Tere
Ciub
Reed
Smithbursh
Lheg
Wechanism
Edison
Menlo Park
Arielies
Colby University
Werville, Me
Gallia
Th M Thompson
Dalmuir
Surythr
Fim
Gunard
Forgia
Treasury
Angista
Colorado
Hackensack River
New Jersey
Portland
Baltimore Andio
Topeka
Kansas
Commonwealth
Kansas City
Tires
United States Circuit
Canada
Manuel Pardo
Peru
Tie
Balta
Gutierrez
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